1. Prepare for eternity (1-9)

A certain manager was called in by his boss to account for his wastefulness. He decided that he was too weak to dig and too proud to beg, so when his boss gave him notice, he suddenly became diligent. Before he left his job, he prepared for his future survival by making some friends who would be indebted to him. Jesus challenges us, the people of light, to be as wise as this man of darkness and use our time on this earth to prepare for eternity.

2. Trustworthy stewardship (10-12)

We must be faithful stewards of the money, time and opportunities entrusted to us by God. The shrewd manager lost his job because he was not honest. If we are faithful with the little that God has entrusted to us, then God will entrust us with true riches--eternal life and a room in his eternal dwelling. We must be faithful in small things. And we must be diligent stewards of the lives God has given us.

Application: Lord, help me to use my time, money and opportunities to prepare for eternity.
One Word: Be faithful in small things